American Adobo

American Adobo

"Sex is the appetizer. Love is the main course. Friendship is the dessert."

The everyday struggles of people trying to bridge two cultures, as well as their attempt to find happiness in their new homeland. Tere (Cherrie Pie Picache), mid-forties and single, hosts a dinner for a friend visiting from Manila, Lorna. Invited are their New York City-based friends and former college classmates -- Mike (Christopher De Leon), a newspaper editor in his forties, Gerry (Ricky Davao), an advertising copywriter and closeted gay, and Marissa (Dina Bonnevie).

Release Date

September 29, 2001

Status

Released

Original Title

American Adobo

Runtime

1h 44min

Budget

$344

Revenue

$342,855

Language

Tagalog